McKinney in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Charles P. and Sallie G. Heard Home

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 29, 2020

1. Charles P. and Sallie G. Heard Home Marker

Inscription.

This residence was constructed by local merchant and cotton broker Charles P. Heard (d. 1937) and his wife Sallie (Galbreath) (d. 1949), McKinney philanthropists. Designed by architect John Martin, it was completed in 1893. The exterior features details of the Queen Anne and Eastlake styles in the design of the porch and the use of intricate woodwork. Family members continued to live here until the 1970s.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
Incise on base: Exterior restored by John O. and Carol E. Finch - 1980

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6163.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 33° 11.961′ N, 96° 37.247′ W. Marker is in McKinney, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of West Hunt Street and North College Street, on the right when traveling west on West Hunt Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McKinney TX 75069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aron-Harris House (within shouting distance of this marker); J.D. Stiff Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Burton House (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fox-Caldwell House (about 300 feet away); John S. and Rachel W. Heard House (about 300 feet away); E.A. Newsome House (about 600 feet away); Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); L. A. Scott Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKinney.

Charles P. and Sallie G. Heard Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 29, 2020

2. Charles P. and Sallie G. Heard Home and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 727 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.